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German Ariel Mine Fuze(inert) 34B

waffenamt

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Hi Chaps,

Here are a couple of shots of the 34B Fuze for the Ariel Mine.
Im sure this is the type featured in the `Danger UXB!` TV series in the episode called `17 seconds`.
I think there was a key that could be inserted to stop the fuze running to detonation hence the episode name `17 seconds`??
This one came with the original cap and wire to it.
Wire removed and all workings thoroughly oiled.
Can any of you boys please tell me more about this one?

best


waff
 

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Hi paul im planning to publish an article on BOCN next week, just waiting for some more pictures
 
Good show old chap!

I eagerly await.:proud: Are you going to put it in this thread with the fuze?


cheers

waff
 
Picture showa variations of Parachute mine fuzes Vzz(34)A and LMzus Z (34)B
 

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Side view showing the extra vent on the rim of the (34)B shown on the right
 

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Picture shows the different bases of the mine fuzes on the right is the deeply recessed (34)B
 

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Description from Captured specimen
 

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Working description of fuzes
 

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Super info,thank you very much Steve.
This 34B i have is amongst my favourites now.
I see that the letters on the fuzes were not painted black or other?
Where they just stamped in and left unpainted or has any colouring worn off over time?

cheers

waff
 
Here are some cracking pictures courtesy of our man Satan18.
I believe this is an Ariel Mine on display at a certain famous museum in London?
They show the mine and the various fuzes and what i assume are Hydrostatic devices?

cheers

waff
 

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Hi Paul
The examples i have , and have seen were all unpainted, the lettering being left unfilled
 
Fuzeman wrote "im planning to publish an article on BOCN next week"

I am looking forward to that. :tinysmile_grin_t:
Thanks in advance, regards DJH
 
In picture two of the mine fittings it clearly shows the Vzz(34)A fuze
Picture 3 shows the base of the UES-1 hrdrostatic arming clock which was started by a soluble plug
My picture 1 shows that same fitting and picture 2 shows the other side of that plate the hydrostatic clock above that is the clicker unit
 

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Excellent info and pictures. I recognize that clock in pic 2 of your post there Steve.
Im sure ive posted one somewhere in the forums a long while back?

best

waff
 
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I found pictures of the 1000er aerial mine in my documents also still.
 

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.more

1000 er Airmine!!!
 

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Hi Fusee thats the mine that,s just been restored i think its owned by a collector
 
Thanks lads for the great info and pics so far.
Please continue!:tinysmile_twink_t:

best

waff
 
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